October 11, 2020 • 8 mins
It is vital to understand this blatant fact. At all times, but especially now with the current events surrounding Covid-19. Fear is the number 1 mechanism used to control people and get them to submit to restrictions and authoritarian measures, in the name of safety and security, that they would not consent to under normal circumstances.
It's important to know that this isn't just media. EVERY major industry is like this. Owned and controlled by a handful of individuals.
A couple corrections: Dreamworks is owned by Comcast, and Disney now owns the majority of Hulu. Like is mentioned in the audio, properties change hands all the time and it's difficult to keep up, but the trades/mergers/acquisitions are always between those five giant mega-corporations.
- Credit: Second Thought
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJm2TgUqtK1_NLBrjNQ1P-w
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It's important to know that this isn't just media. EVERY major industry is like this. Owned and controlled by a handful of individuals.
A couple corrections: Dreamworks is owned by Comcast, and Disney now owns the majority of Hulu. Like is mentioned in the audio, properties change hands all the time and it's difficult to keep up, but the trades/mergers/acquisitions are always between those five giant mega-corporations.
- Credit: Second Thought
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJm2TgUqtK1_NLBrjNQ1P-w
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any of these materials. In no way do I benefit either financially or otherwise from this audio.
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